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THE DANGER ZONE: WHEN AND WHY PIPES FREEZE Especially in places that typically see cold winter weather, like New Jersey, well-constructed modern homes are built to protect pipes against freezing. In older homes, however, or during unusually cold temperatures, pipes that are most at risk of freezing are Exposed pipes in unheated areas of the home, Pipes […]

Reading the manual of your furnace system, you will see that the manufacturer recommends an annual inspection; there are good reasons why manufacturers suggest inspections should be done each year. Uphold Your System’s Warranty Many warranties provided on heating systems have a clause that void the warranty if furnace inspections or maintenance are not completed […]

While holiday activities can put a strain on your home’s plumbing, there are ways to ease this strain. Here are six quick tips to prevent a plumbing catastrophe during the holidays: Clogged Sinks – Avoid draining oils and greases down your kitchen sink. Fatty substances can solidify in your pipes and clog your kitchen’s plumbing. Instead […]

Run Ceiling Fans in Reverse Warm air rises, and turning your ceiling fans on reverse forces the warm air back down where you want it, ensuring your home reaches a comfortable temperature quickly. This gives your furnace a bit of help when it comes to keeping your home comfortable. Use Your Programmable Thermostat There’s no […]

Run a trickle of water: Run a thin trickle of water from the faucet furthest from the water line coming to your house. Usually, this is in a room at the back of the house. Allowing the water to circulate through your home’s plumbing helps to keep it from freezing. Some consider this a waste of […]

Tip #1: Keep the Heat On If you or your tenants are leaving for a period of time, make sure that the heat is kept on your property. It may be difficult to convince your tenants to leave their heat on when they are away, especially if they are responsible for paying their own utilities. […]

Insulate the attic. Is there insulation in your attic? If so, how much? The existence and amount of insulation that is there is crucial to your home’s ability to hold in the rising warm air. If checking your attic insulation status is not something that you can easily do, contact a local contractor or insulation installer […]

5 Furnace Noises You Shouldn’t Ignore The regular sounds your furnace makes are a comfort in themselves, letting you know your system is at work, keeping your home warm. But what about the sounds that aren’t part of your furnace’s usual operation? Could these sounds indicate impending problems for homeowners? And just what do these booms, screeches, […]

After the clogged drain, the water leak is the most common and persistent trouble affecting home plumbing. Leaks in pipes and valves create water damage, lowers water pressure throughout a plumbing system, wastes water, and can even create unhealthy conditions. For example, you don’t want leaks in sewer lines allowing bacteria and other contaminants into […]